| *** | A c.1900 Chinese silver mug, the tapered cylindrical body with applied blossom decoration, bamboo handle, by Wang Hing & Co. of Hong Kong. 124gm, height 8.2 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese watercolour portrait, of a woman seated beside a guzheng instrument. Calligraphic inscription and seal stamp. 61 x 96 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Yixing ware teapot, plain squat melon shape, impressed seal mark under the base, in figured timber hinge lidded box with brass binding. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese spinach green jade hanging scroll, of multiple slender oblong jade bars decorated with gilded calligraphy. Red seal mark at the base. In teak box, the lid with silver wire inlay. Width 240, length 940. Damage to some bars. | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Persian illuminated manuscript page, almost entirely decorated with an image of battling figures in boats, their vessels richly gilded, tones of red, green and blue on a mid/dark blue sea further highlighted with fish, a small panel of… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved inkstone bottle, the ink moulded in the form of a flask with designs of Buddhist figures to either side surrounded by numerous seal marks. Height 18.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A carved centred wood libation cup, carved in the manner of a rhino horn, in high relief with ancient pine and other plants. Height 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A decorative Japanese lacquer tray, of asymmetrical shape with rim fashioned to replicate a tree trunk, the centre decorated with lacquered butterflies and other winged insects. Width 70 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive Chinese carved soapstone group, of an emperor within a four-horse drawn carriage, the 26 individual pieces forming the sculpture with fine carved detail, variable tone. Approx. Length 75 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese famille rose rectangular tray, decorated with a scene of an old man in a landscape with woman and children, calligraphy to the border, silver highlights. 29 x 23.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver two-handled presentation cup, hemispherical shape with loop handles, raised on knopped stem and circular spreading foot, floral decorated rim. Engraved 'Xìn fú zhong wài' (To be trusted at home and abroad) and 'Presented to G. P. Forster,… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Japanese mythical carved cedar minogame turtle, head raised with glass eyes, long tail. In Japanese culture, the minogame represents longevity, wisdom and good fortune, length 75 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Three old Chinese silver tael bowls, hand-beaten effect to the shallow bowl with the tael to the centre, stamped to the base for Kwan Hing. 206gm.diameter 8.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Qing dynasty silver plated model of a turret ship from the Sino-Japanese war, c.1895, most likely a model of the Chinese ironclad battleship Dingyuan from the Beiyang Fleet. Raised on carved wooden 'wave' plinth. Length 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan seated Buddha, gilt metal, modelled with three faces and multiple arms, seated upon a double lotus throne. Height 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Thai silver gilt filigree card case, serpentine rectangular form, the fine scrolling wire body with panels including sinuous dragons and florals, carry chain attached. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1840 Chinese silver table salt cellar by Khecheong of Canton, rectangular form, the mildly curved flat rim with shell and fruiting vine relief end handles, fine lobed side rims, plain tapered body raised on platform base, with four scrolling mounted… | *** |  |
| *** | A 17th/18th century Indian parrying shield, iron with two layers of brass. With a large dome in centre and four smaller bosses, iron rimmed, a 23 cm spear point blade and a quillon issue from the rim. The reverse with two layers of brass and rings where a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved jade cicada pendant, rectangular profile, pale green tone, suspension hole to the top, length 5.1 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of gilded wood Chinese Fu dogs, in standing protective stance, old faults. 19 x 12 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver cigar case, with ornate dragon decoration in relief and character marks. 117gms. Length 13 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Japanese wood panel decorated with two figures in lacquer and ivory, within a landscape scene decorated with mother-of-pearl flowers - contained within a twisted, gnarled, root wood frame. Meiji period. 80 cm x 60 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A gilded copper statue of the Bodhisattva Manjusai, a Buddhist deity with red painted face and indigo hair. Height 13.6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old carved Chinese giltwood panel, carved in full deep relief with figures, buildings and horses over three levels. 23 x 10 x 60 cm, in box. | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese cloisonne enamel double compartment stamp box, decorated with butterflies and flowers, good condition externally, the underside of the lid has two chips which does not distract, light blue interior finish. Provenance: Purchased in Tokyo Japan… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese finely carved Hang Yang wood figure of a standing Buddha, classically represented with ruyi sceptre and child to his feet, good patina and polish. Height 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Oriental tall carved wooden figure of Shou Lao, traditionally represented with large forehead, peaches and staff. Floor standing, height 89 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory and silver brooch, the oval ivory panel carved in deep relief with figures in a courtyard setting, the silver flared frame with an engraved geometric scroll motif, no bar, pendant suspension intact, width 5.2 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese seated Buddha, carved wood with lacquered finish showing some distress, muted tones of blue/grey and red to his robe, his right hand held in a mudra position. Height 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A finely carved jade figured libation cup, as a mythical horned rhyton, its back as the cup with raised hobnail highlights, a salamander to the back, height 15.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai silver three-piece tea set with sugar tongs, each piece engraved with a Buddhist medallion to either side. Total weight 835gms. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Peking glass vase, flattened ovoid shape with trumpet mouth, pale amber colour with blue glass overlay, cut in relief with panels of ducks, fish and lotus flowers, stiff leaf pattern decorates the neck. Intaglio seal mark under the foot. Height… | *** |  |
| *** | An18th century Edo period oval iron Shoami school tsuba, relief applied gold and silver decoration of butterflies above flowers, one shakudo plugged hitsuana. circa 1750. 6.8 x 6.4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory Buddha head, the coronet with turquoise and coral glass beads on a rosewood stand. Height 10 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Japanese silver Kuhn & Komar oil bottle, the silver holder with dragon embossed in relief to the cylindrical base and narrow cylindrical top, hand-beaten ground and handle supports, plain cylindrical adjustable handle and screw-on… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Oriental translucent rock crystal elephant carving, modelled standing trumpeting. Length 11 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver rose bowl, with grille, decorated with panels of flowers, with a Chinese silver stamp to base. 587gms. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese highly carved deep relief black ink stone, scrolling cloud form with two relief dragons chasing the mystic pearl to the upper rim. 39 cm x 27 cm, in fitted box with pamphlet | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese cinnabar coloured lacquer vases, carved with panels of peonies and rocks, brass bodies with blue enamel interior. Height 26.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large old Buddha head carved wood with dark red lacquer and traces of gilt remaining, a depression to the forehead where a jewel possibly sat, large pendant form ear lobes, height 45 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese good pale jadeite bangle, vibrant green highlights. Diameter 7.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese bronze and silver inlaid vase, baluster form with applied dragon handles, with a wide band of repeating florals to the body and with scrolling florals to the neck. Square scroll borders, closed in base. Height 38.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Chinese silver novelty small lidded box, as a melon with applied leaves, vine and florals, bat form hinges. Multi character mark. Length 10 cm. 65gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Meiji-period decorative red lacquer and carved bone box, low rectangular form, the lid with shishi and rider. 32 cm x 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Chinese silver belt, the buckle and multiple uniform links of pierced and engraved design, stamped maker's calligraphic marks to reverse. Length 101 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Chinese silver lidded box, circular form, the push on lid with vacant circular cartouche framed by dragons in relief amongst clouds, conforming decoration to the body, stamped maker's marks and '85' to the base. Diameter 8 cm,163gms | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Chinese stone seal chop, of tall square section, etched with trees and rocks, a goat and insects to the sides. Height 10.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Chinese trade silver overlay glass perfume bottle, tapered form, engraved and pierced with dragons amongst clouds. Stamped marks 'Wai Kee 90 Silver'. Height 10 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Japanese bronze hibachi, the incense burner / fire pot with engraved decorative panels, raised on three short feet, looping handles to the top rim. Diameter 28.5 cm, height 22.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese red lacquered carved wood figure of Guanyin raised on an elaborate base, the seated goddess upon a raised lotus throne above crashing waves, the deep red lacquer with traces of gilt. Height 42 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 17thc early edo period oval iron tanto tsuba hammered plate with raised border, restrained decoration of butterfly and wild flowers in silver,gold and soft metals. 6.6 x 5.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese silver and mother-of-pearl covered card case, rectangular form, elaborate panels of figures on horseback and others within a village scene, silver fittings with stamped maker's marks. 10.2 cm x 6.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese faux tortoiseshell concertina box, holding thirty-one mother-of-pearl gaming counters of rectangular and circular shapes. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese deep green jade finely carved cicada pendant, good detail to the closed wings, length 4.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver card case, the exterior decorated with courtiers in a bamboo garden, stamped marks for Cumwo. 87gm | *** |  |
| *** | An Art Deco carved wooden rabbit, cubist elements, oriental character marks to base, height 26 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pink quartz carved Buddha in glazed and mirrored case the Buddha seated displaying his corpulent belly, on wooden stand. Figure, height 13.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese lacquer tea box, the exterior painted in chinoiserie decoration, the interior pewter lined, with ivory knob and incised decoration. 28 cm x 20.5 cm x 15.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Peking glass box, set with hardstones to the hinged lid and with enamelled metal mounts. 9 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm. Provenance: Auckland estate collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A quality vintage Japanese woven tall flower basket, finely woven in squares to the rectangular panels, bamboo supports, squared form with over-head loop handle. Height 51 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Oriental rosewood lidded box, profuse mother-of-pearl inlays, the lid with phoenix, dragon and mythical animals, floral sprays, etc., fitted over the internal lacquered section, the plinth base with conforming frieze. Metal mounts. 24.5 cm x 24.5… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese red variegated hardstone scholar's rock of twin peaked mountainous form, a conglomerate of deep red and paler chip and veined inclusions, conforming shaped wood stand. 39 x 17 x 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large silver photo frame, embossed with florals and a Thai buddha to the shaped top, stamped STERLING 925 to the back. 21 x 31 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese export silver dollar dish, marked Nanking, of circular form with bamboo style rim, 1934 $1 silver 'junk dollar' set to centre. Diameter 9 cm. 67gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Chinese silver lidded pot, relief bamboo sprig decoration on finely hammered ground, glass liner absent. By Tuck Chang & Co. of Shanghai. Diameter 8.8 cm. 121gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Indian carved ebony standish, elaborately fitted, the central removable box with recumbent elephant to the hinged lid, flanked by a pair of lidded urn form pots as lids for shallow boxes, a removable sconce to each corner, pen rests and single… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of cinnabar lacquer vases, bottle form, decorated with trees and flowers, Greek key band to the base. Height 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese red cinnabar circular lidded box with traditional designs in relief, mountainous landscape with building and scroll borders. Diameter 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of old Chinese champleve enamel and brass table jardinieres, squat circular with diamond panelled sides, decorated with floral tendrils and diaper patterns, diameter 17.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of ceramic foo dogs, one with raised paw on a pup, the other with raised paw on decorative ball, both on square matching stands, in a bright turquoise glaze. 15 x 40 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Chinese silver hinged bangle, the flattened top with floral engraved shield flanked by stylised floral sculpted forms, the lower section with floral engraving. Stamped maker's marks as Chinese characters. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese 22ct gold pendant, oval form, decorated in bamboo, character marks to interior of suspension bale, 4.75gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese zitan wood two drawer travelling box, the panelled sides and sliding front enclosing the two drawers with decorative metal handles, swing handle to the top. Width 8.2 cm, depth 9 cm, height 11 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory box puzzle, the square box with sliding lid and seven-piece puzzle, all-over carved with figures, florals and dragons. 6 x 6 x 1.4 cm. Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. See lot 181. | *** |  |
| *** | A 17th century Edo period iron tsuba, with incised bori carving of a tiger in a stand of bamboo. Inlaid gold stripes and leaves. CIRCA 1670. 6.8 x 6.4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare 19th century novelty nutcracker, featuring the head of Chancellor Bismarck. One handle terminating with the head of Mars, (Roman god of war) and the other with Minerva (Roman goddess of strategic warfare), each handle featuring their symbols, eagle… | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-20th century Chinese filigree silver and turquoise cabochon bracelet, the four large oval turquoise cabochons each centred to a decorative domed panel, push-in clasp. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Eastern silver gilt and carved ivory panelled wide bracelet, the four rectangular panels pierced and carved with florals, each framed by fine scroll and floral wirework decoration. Width 3.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Oriental Song style tea bowl, the blue and brown dribbled 'oil spot' glaze on dark speckled ground, unglazed towards the foot revealing a pale body. In wooden box. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of vintage gold (14K) and jade drop earrings, the Chinese carved spinach jade panels of diamond form suspended from chain and hook settings each with a further conforming cabochon jade panel. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Tibetan carved bone and horn demon dagger, the triangular horn blade with stylised fanged demon mask, the handle with encircling bands including further demon masks, skulls and other bands. Length 36 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large clear kauri gum boulder, old polished finish, clear clarity evident, of long mountainous scholar's rock type form. 910gm, length 25.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Two Japanese lacquered calligrapher's boxes, one black lacquered with gilt bird and foliage highlights, the other red, both in original wooden packing boxes. | *** |  |
| *** | Three Chinese silver dressing table accessories, hairbrush and mirror together with a clothes brush, decorated with dragons in relief, character and stamp for Wang Hing & Co. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved agate large pendant, of an arhat wrapped in a robe holding a double gourd in his right hand. Length 9.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 pair of Chinese silver condiment pots, decoratively pierced and embossed with dragons, raised on three ball feet. Liners absent. By Luen Hing of Shanghai. Diameter 4.7 cm. 85gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese small copper box, decorated with dragon, Precious Objects, birds and animals, lozenge shape, repousse and pieced, hinged lid. 12.5 x 9 x 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese archaic style bronze rhinoceros lidded vessel, ancient stylised silvered scroll highlights, the panelled lid back with a further small rhinoceros finial, raised on wood stand and in original box with calligraphic label to lid. Length of vessel… | *** |  |
| *** | A 17th century Edo period iron tsuba, of Marugata shape with gold and silver Zogan work of restrained scrolling leafy design. Signed. One gold sekigane plug, c.1650. 7 x 6.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Eastern silver filigree card case, decorated with flowers. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 5 cm x 8.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two sections of large diameter bamboo, split and engraved with Chinese calligraphy, height 76 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Northern Indian sword with wavy blade, silver inlaid handle, dark red velvet covered scabbard. Provenance: Christchurch Arms Fair 2011. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese shui-me ' watercolour triptych, depicting restrained brushed images of two birds perched upon branches and a scholarly gent. Painted calligraphy and printed red seal marks. Each scroll 183 x 30 cm mounted on silk damask brocade with ivory… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Japanese ceramic jar, ovoid with two lug handles, decorated with cobalt flowering and leafy tendrils on a white ground. With associated wooden box. Diameter 21 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese rosewood brushpot, cylindrical with slightly tapering walls. Diameter 21 cm, height 20.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A heavy Chinese brass jardiniere on stand, the exterior profusely decorated with various scenes of mythical beasts and gods, side handles in the form of fish, carved hardwood stand. 43 x 30 cm. | *** |  |
